As part of the QUAHVET project, the University of Peloponnese (Greece) implemented a series of pilot activities between January and May 2025, designed to strengthen the links between Higher Vocational Education and Training (HVET), universities, and key stakeholders. The focus was on promoting collaboration, knowledge exchange, and raising awareness of HVET opportunities among students and educators.
Key Objective
To foster cooperation between HVET institutions, universities, and stakeholders, while ensuring that both students and academic staff gain a clearer understanding of HVET’s role, benefits, and career prospects.
Highlights from the Pilot Phase
🔹 Stakeholder & Professor Workshop – Spring 2025
A dedicated event that brought together HVET coordinators, university professors, and external stakeholders. The workshop focused on sharing perspectives on curriculum development, labor market needs, and collaboration opportunities between HVET and higher education. Discussions emphasize joint initiatives, role clarification, and ways to strengthen institutional partnerships.
🔹 Student Awareness Event – Spring 2025
An interactive session with students from HVET and the University of Peloponnese, designed to raise awareness of study options, pathways, and professional opportunities. The event included presentations, Q&A discussions, and guidance activities, encouraging students to make more informed choices about their educational and career futures.
Key Achievements
- Enhanced collaboration between HVET staff, university professors, and stakeholders.
- Increased awareness among students about HVET pathways and their alignment with labor market needs.
- Strengthened dialogue between academia and vocational education.
- Promoted a culture of guidance and career readiness within the student community.
Lessons Learned & Next Steps
Effective planning and stakeholder engagement proved crucial to achieving impact. Interactive sessions that combined presentations with open discussion were especially well-received. Moving forward, the University of Peloponnese aims to:
- Establish continuous collaboration frameworks between HVET and university staff.
- Organize annual joint activities for students and educators.
- Expand engagement with local employers to better align HVET with labor market demands.
- Gather student feedback systematically to adapt future activities.
